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REPORT

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“INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO IFFCO, PARADEEP”

Submitted by

Prof. Sushanta Kumar Pradhan, Asst.Prof. Dept. of MEProf. Amit Jain Biswal, Asst.Prof. Dept. of ME

RADHAKRISHNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING (RITE)Idco Plot No. 1, Barunei, Bhubaneswar, Khurda-752057

REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO IFFCO,PARADEEP

The department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Radhakrishna Institute of

Technology &Engineering (RITE)Bhubaneswar organized one day Industrial visit to Indian

Farmer Fertiliser Cooperative limited(IFFCO),Paredeep on dated 12/09/2017 for the 2nd year

and 3rd year mechanical engineering B. Tech students.

The visit was organized with the prior permission of Honorable. Asst. Director Prof. (Dr.)

S.S.Kanungo and Dean (Academics) Prof.P.C.Das.The HOD of mechanical Engineer Prof.

Chandrabhanu Malla and faculties of Mechanical Engg. Prof. Shushant Kumar Pradhan and

Prof. Amit Jain Biswal and are accompanied the students for this industrial visit. The total 40

students (30 from 5th sem. and 10 from 3rd sem.) of B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) have joined

this industrial visit. The team was accompanied by Mr.K.P.Nanda and Er Abhishek Ray of

IFFCO who provided various insights regarding the different stages of Production of

Fertiliser, Phosphoric Acid (P2O5), sulphuric acid, DAP production.

PLANT CAPACITY PRODUCTION:

1. Sulphuric Acid Plant 23,10,000 MTPA

2. Phosphoric Acid Plant 8,75,000 MTPA

3. DAP Plant 19,20,000 MTPA

With a capacity of 2650 tons per day, the Phosphoric Acid plant is the World's largest.

LOCATION:

The plant is situated at the Bhubaneswar - Paradeep National Highway No. 5-A which is about

110 Km away from the State capital Bhubaneswar. Apart from being situated at the deepest

natural port on the East Coast of India, the IFFCO Paradeep plant is also close to the

Bhitarkanika National Park- one of the largest Mangrove ecosystems in India.

THE DETAILS OF JOURNEY ARE AS FOLLOWS :

We started traveling from RITE College campus to IFFCO, Paredeep at 06:00 AM from

our institute by bus on 12th September 2017. We reached the IFFCO gate at 10:00 AM

meanwhile having Breakfast. As soon as we reached their security officer had taken the signature

of the whole teams and checked with the metal detector and identity of each and every students.

After that we were enter into the Guest’s Hall as for having tea and Mr. K. P. Nanda of gave the

Presentation about IFFCO and its branches in India along with production criteria of

IFFCO,paredeep. and also we are guided by our teachers Prof. Shushant kumar pradhan and

Prof. Amit Jain Biswal. After the presentation was over, we all are instructed to see the Plant

areas and its production. We were headed by one Engineer of the Plant Mr. Abhishek sir of who

helped us to know how production is carried out and how well the waste product are utilised as

per economic of company. After getting all idea about production of company and we all are

guided to keep safety, we showed our appreciation to Sir and finally we took lunch there at 12:30

pm which was awesome and healthy. Finally Thanking to all whom we met there we took leave

at 2:00 pm .

FEED BACK FROM STUDENTS…

The students of Mechanical engineering have enjoyed the technical endeavor at IFFCO,

Paradeep.This Visit seems to be very informative and gives good learning experience. Students

were well mannered and disciplined throughout the visit and no injury or anything bad happened

during the industrial visit.

All the students are extremely thankful to honorable Asst. Director Prof. (Dr.) S.S.

kanungo,Dean(Academics) P.C. Das and HOD of Mech.Engg. Prof. Chandrabhanu Malla, and

also to our teachers Prof. Sushant Kumar Pradhan and Prof. Amit Jain Biswal, who grant the

permission for visiting and guide the students who explained each and every section very

interestingly and deeply.

LEARNING OUTCOMES…

Industry visits bridge the gap between theoretical training and practical learning in a real-life environment.

Industry visits provide opportunity for active/interactive learning experiences in-class as well outside the classroom environment.

With industry visits, students are able to better identify their prospective areas of work in the overall organizational function.

Industry visits help enhance interpersonal skills and communication techniques.

Students become more aware of industry practices and regulations during industry visits.

Industry visits broaden the outlook of students with exposure to different workforces from different industries.

MEMORIES OF IFFCO…